Perkiomen Valley MS-West vs Schwenksville El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perkiomen Valley MS-West
Zieglerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Schwenksville El Sch
Schwenksville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
| Measure | Perkiomen Valley MS-West Zieglerville, Pennsylvania | Schwenksville El Sch Schwenksville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #74 of 521 | #251 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1326 of 15,369 | #3656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| city | Zieglerville | Schwenksville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schwenksville El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 81.0).
- •Schwenksville El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Schwenksville El Sch does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 35.9%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-West does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.9).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-West is the larger school with 509 students compared with 474.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perkiomen Valley MS-West better than Schwenksville El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Schwenksville El Sch ranks higher (82.5 vs 81.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Perkiomen Valley MS-West and Schwenksville El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Zieglerville and Schwenksville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perkiomen Valley MS-West: 509. Schwenksville El Sch: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perkiomen Valley MS-West and Schwenksville El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Perkiomen Valley MS-West is 74th of 521 and Schwenksville El Sch is 251st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).